1 Corinthians 12:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I want you to desire the best gifts. So I will show you a much better way.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

God blesses those people who want to obey him more than to eat or drink. They will be given what they want!

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

1 Corinthians 13:1

What if I could speak all languages of humans and of angels? If I did not love others, I would be nothing more than a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Corinthians 14:39

My friends, be eager to prophesy and don't stop anyone from speaking languages that others don't know.

1 Corinthians 8:1

In your letter you asked me about food offered to idols. All of us know something about this subject. But knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.

Philippians 3:8

Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as rubbish. All I want is Christ

Hebrews 11:4

Because Abel had faith, he offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God was pleased with him and his gift, and even though Abel is now dead, his faith still speaks for him.